Role: Assistant Director

Location: Gold Coast Region

Centre: Goodstart Labrador, Gordon Street

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Pay: Above Award Wages + Super + Benefits
 

• Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team
• Competitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available
• Work for Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit

Are you an experienced early learning professional eager to advance your career, sharpen your leadership skills, and contribute to building a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Labrador, Gordon Street, you'll leverage your expertise and leadership to inspire and motivate your centre team, driving continuous improvement across all areas of centre operations. Collaborate with our dedicated leadership team, forge respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, and actively engage with the local community networks.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care
• Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team
• Be responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director’s absence
• Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide

Join our Leadership Team at Goodstart Early Learning – Labrador, Gordon Street

• Intimate, welcoming environment: Our centre features three cosy rooms that create a warm, safe, and friendly atmosphere for children, families, and our dedicated educators. We take pride in fostering a nurturing space where every child feels at home.
• Partnerships with families: We understand that parents are children’s first and most important educators. That’s why we work closely with families to ensure that each child’s individual needs are met. Our relationships with parents and carers are based on mutual respect and open communication.
• High-quality programs: Our centre offers the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Queensland Kindergarten Program, which guide our educators in planning and delivering meaningful, play-based learning experiences. We cater for children from toddlers through to kindergarten, ensuring a smooth transition between learning stages.
• Play-based learning focus: We believe that children learn best through play. Our curriculum is designed to nurture a love of learning by encouraging hands-on, engaging activities. We focus on helping children develop essential life skills, self-help abilities, social interactions, as well as early literacy, mathematics, and pre-writing skills.
• Stimulating indoor and outdoor spaces: Our rooms and outdoor play areas are designed to inspire creativity, exploration, and physical development. We ensure that each child has the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment that fosters independence and prepares them for school and beyond.

Join Our Leadership Team
At Goodstart Labrador, we are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Assistant Director who shares our commitment to providing a nurturing and educational environment for all children. If you’re passionate about early learning and leadership, we would love for you to be part of our friendly, supportive team.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Receive at least 7% above the award rate
• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Tax benefits through salary packaging
• Paid professional development
• Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance  
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email alapworth@goodstart.org.au

If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and would like further information and support, email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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